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Wisconsin news, photos, videos, and opinion.en-USWisconsin Supreme Court Hands Victory To Republicans In Restoring Walker Appointeeshttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-supreme-court-scott-walker-appointees_n_5cc9ebdbe4b0d123954d8dbf
The ruling stems from an ongoing battle over legislation that GOP lawmakers and Republican Gov. Scott Walker passed during a lame-duck session.Wed, 01 May 2019 18:09:21 -0400https://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-supreme-court-scott-walker-appointees_n_5cc9ebdbe4b0d123954d8dbfhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-supreme-court-scott-walker-appointees_n_5cc9ebdbe4b0d123954d8dbf#comments$768 Million Wisconsin Powerball Winner 'Pretty Much Felt Lucky'https://www.huffpost.com/entry/powerball-winner-wisconsin_n_5cbfd13de4b01b6b3ef9bbe4
24-year-old Manuel Franco, of West Allis, Wisconsin, stepped forward Tuesday to claim the prize.Tue, 23 Apr 2019 23:05:35 -0400https://www.huffpost.com/entry/powerball-winner-wisconsin_n_5cbfd13de4b01b6b3ef9bbe4https://www.huffpost.com/entry/powerball-winner-wisconsin_n_5cbfd13de4b01b6b3ef9bbe4#commentsHard-Fought Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Too Close To Callhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-supreme-court-race_n_5ca4269be4b0ed0d780e2175
The race attracted significant outside spending and became a battle over social issues.Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:17:26 -0400https://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-supreme-court-race_n_5ca4269be4b0ed0d780e2175https://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-supreme-court-race_n_5ca4269be4b0ed0d780e2175#commentsGay Couple Say They Were Threatened With Eviction For Flying Rainbow Flaghttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-gay-couple-rainbow-flag_n_5ca27589e4b04693a9460e25
Wisconsin's Kevin Kollman and Merle Malterer say they plan to take down the flag for the tiem being.Mon, 01 Apr 2019 17:11:36 -0400https://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-gay-couple-rainbow-flag_n_5ca27589e4b04693a9460e25https://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-gay-couple-rainbow-flag_n_5ca27589e4b04693a9460e25#commentsWilling $768 Million Powerball Ticket Sold In Wisconsinhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/powerball-lottery-winning-ticket_l_5c9c6b63e4b08c450cd16841
The winning numbers are 16, 20, 37, 44, 62 and the Powerball number is 12.Thu, 28 Mar 2019 02:42:51 -0400https://www.huffpost.com/entry/powerball-lottery-winning-ticket_l_5c9c6b63e4b08c450cd16841https://www.huffpost.com/entry/powerball-lottery-winning-ticket_l_5c9c6b63e4b08c450cd16841#commentsWisconsin Judge Blocks Lame-Duck Laws That Stripped Democrats Of Powerhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-lame-duck-laws-blocked_n_5c93b953e4b08c4fec35bca5
The lame-duck laws drew national outcry as Republicans quickly moved to pass them before Democrats took office.Thu, 21 Mar 2019 12:56:27 -0400https://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-lame-duck-laws-blocked_n_5c93b953e4b08c4fec35bca5https://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-lame-duck-laws-blocked_n_5c93b953e4b08c4fec35bca5#commentsMan Claiming To Be Jayme Closs' Alleged Kidnapper Speaks From Jailhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/jayme-closs-kiddnapper-jake-patterson_n_5c8f8d13e4b0db7da9f5d089
The man, who identified himself as Jake Patterson, called a reporter from Wisconsin’s Polk County Jail.Mon, 18 Mar 2019 10:24:45 -0400https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jayme-closs-kiddnapper-jake-patterson_n_5c8f8d13e4b0db7da9f5d089https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jayme-closs-kiddnapper-jake-patterson_n_5c8f8d13e4b0db7da9f5d089#commentsWisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Founded School Allowing Ouster Of LGBTQ Kidshttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-supreme-court-race_n_5c8020d6e4b06ff26ba534d8
Brian Hagedorn started the school in 2016 while serving as a judge.Tue, 12 Mar 2019 16:14:52 -0400https://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-supreme-court-race_n_5c8020d6e4b06ff26ba534d8https://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-supreme-court-race_n_5c8020d6e4b06ff26ba534d8#comments2020 Democratic Convention To Be Held In Milwaukeehttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/2020-dnc-convention-milwaukee_n_5c8673f6e4b0ed0a0015ad26
The Democratic National Committee selected the Wisconsin city over Houston and Miami.Mon, 11 Mar 2019 10:53:58 -0400https://www.huffpost.com/entry/2020-dnc-convention-milwaukee_n_5c8673f6e4b0ed0a0015ad26https://www.huffpost.com/entry/2020-dnc-convention-milwaukee_n_5c8673f6e4b0ed0a0015ad26#commentsScott Walker Compares Abortion To Taking A Baby Home And Killing It, Gets Applausehttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/scott-walker-abortion-cpac_n_5c77fb3de4b0d3a48b576224
The former governor of Wisconsin kicked off CPAC with some outrageous hyperbole about women’s medical decisions.Thu, 28 Feb 2019 11:21:38 -0500https://www.huffpost.com/entry/scott-walker-abortion-cpac_n_5c77fb3de4b0d3a48b576224https://www.huffpost.com/entry/scott-walker-abortion-cpac_n_5c77fb3de4b0d3a48b576224#commentsCiting ‘No Justification,’ Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Pulls National Guard Troops From Borderhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-governor-tony-evers-national-guard_n_5c74cf2be4b0bf1662028040
Evers is the third governor this month to reject President Trump's claim of an immigration crisis.Tue, 26 Feb 2019 02:56:28 -0500https://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-governor-tony-evers-national-guard_n_5c74cf2be4b0bf1662028040https://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-governor-tony-evers-national-guard_n_5c74cf2be4b0bf1662028040#commentsThe GOP Keeps Changing The Rules After It Loses Electionshttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-gop-keeps-changing-the-rules-after-it-loses-elections_n_5c6f0cede4b0f40774cd7232
Republicans in Utah, Michigan, Wisconsin and elsewhere didn't like what voters chose last year, so they're simply undoing it.Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:58:53 -0500https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-gop-keeps-changing-the-rules-after-it-loses-elections_n_5c6f0cede4b0f40774cd7232https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-gop-keeps-changing-the-rules-after-it-loses-elections_n_5c6f0cede4b0f40774cd7232#commentsWisconsin Lawmaker Refuses To Cut Hair Until Bill For Deaf Community Passeshttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-lawmaker-refuses-to-cut-hair-until-bill-for-deaf-community-passes_n_5c6d675fe4b0e2f4d8a17165
“My looks are important to me, but this is a priority and I’m not stopping this until we get it done," state Rep. Jonathan Brostoff said.Wed, 20 Feb 2019 12:19:55 -0500https://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-lawmaker-refuses-to-cut-hair-until-bill-for-deaf-community-passes_n_5c6d675fe4b0e2f4d8a17165https://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-lawmaker-refuses-to-cut-hair-until-bill-for-deaf-community-passes_n_5c6d675fe4b0e2f4d8a17165#commentsWisconsin Governor Pushes Decriminalizing Marijuana, Legalizing Medical Usehttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-tony-evers-marijuana-reform_n_5c6af2a0e4b01757c36e9c71
Gov. Tony Evers' proposal would require approval from the state's Republican-controlled Legislature, which has expressed opposition.Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:52:28 -0500https://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-tony-evers-marijuana-reform_n_5c6af2a0e4b01757c36e9c71https://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-tony-evers-marijuana-reform_n_5c6af2a0e4b01757c36e9c71#commentsWisconsin Republicans Vote To Keep Colin Kaepernick Off Black History Month Resolutionhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-republicans-vote-against-black-history-month_n_5c64c37ee4b0233af9714097
Kaepernick, a civil rights activist and former NFL star, is too controversial for Wisconsin, according to GOP state senators.Wed, 13 Feb 2019 23:01:24 -0500https://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-republicans-vote-against-black-history-month_n_5c64c37ee4b0233af9714097https://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-republicans-vote-against-black-history-month_n_5c64c37ee4b0233af9714097#commentsGOP Lawmakers Jettison Colin Kaepernick From Black History Month Resolutionhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/gop-legislators-block-colin-kaepernick-black-history-month_n_5c63a6a3e4b08da0ec801c12
Black legislators called the move a "slap in the face."Wed, 13 Feb 2019 04:26:02 -0500https://www.huffpost.com/entry/gop-legislators-block-colin-kaepernick-black-history-month_n_5c63a6a3e4b08da0ec801c12https://www.huffpost.com/entry/gop-legislators-block-colin-kaepernick-black-history-month_n_5c63a6a3e4b08da0ec801c12#commentsFederal Judge Blocks Wisconsin GOP's Cuts To Early Votinghttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-early-voting-cuts-blocked_n_5c40ddd5e4b041e98ffc00d8
U.S. District Judge James Peterson said the case for blocking the new restrictions wasn't even close.Thu, 17 Jan 2019 15:23:25 -0500https://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-early-voting-cuts-blocked_n_5c40ddd5e4b041e98ffc00d8https://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-early-voting-cuts-blocked_n_5c40ddd5e4b041e98ffc00d8#commentsWisconsin Woman Describes Finding Jayme Closs: 'I Was Not Calm Inside'https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jayme-closs-jeanne-nutter_n_5c3c898fe4b0922a21d6c1f6
Jeanne Nutter had been walking her dog in rural Wisconsin when the 13-year-old girl cried out for help.Mon, 14 Jan 2019 14:19:01 -0500https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jayme-closs-jeanne-nutter_n_5c3c898fe4b0922a21d6c1f6https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jayme-closs-jeanne-nutter_n_5c3c898fe4b0922a21d6c1f6#commentsJake Patterson Watched Jayme Closs Board School Bus Before Abducting Her: Prosecutorshttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/a-wisconsin-man-has-been-charged-with-kidnapping-murder-in-the-abduction-of-jayme-closs-slaying-of-her-parents_n_5c3cdb39e4b0922a21d77f2d
The 21-year-old Wisconsin man has been charged with kidnapping the teen and murdering her parents in October.Mon, 14 Jan 2019 14:04:40 -0500https://www.huffpost.com/entry/a-wisconsin-man-has-been-charged-with-kidnapping-murder-in-the-abduction-of-jayme-closs-slaying-of-her-parents_n_5c3cdb39e4b0922a21d77f2dhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/a-wisconsin-man-has-been-charged-with-kidnapping-murder-in-the-abduction-of-jayme-closs-slaying-of-her-parents_n_5c3cdb39e4b0922a21d77f2d#commentsWho Is Jake Patterson? Alleged Jayme Closs Abductor Lived Under The Radarhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/james-patterson-jayme-closs-suspect_n_5c3b067be4b01c93e00a97e7
Patterson has been charged with kidnapping the 13-year-old Wisconsin teen and killing her parents.Sun, 13 Jan 2019 04:51:17 -0500https://www.huffpost.com/entry/james-patterson-jayme-closs-suspect_n_5c3b067be4b01c93e00a97e7https://www.huffpost.com/entry/james-patterson-jayme-closs-suspect_n_5c3b067be4b01c93e00a97e7#commentsMissing Girl Jayme Closs Found Alivehttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/missing-girl-jayme-closs-found-alive_n_5c3d1757e4b0bd69952ec9b1
Jayme Closs’s family is speaking out after the 13-year-old was found after she disappeared in October 2018.Fri, 11 Jan 2019 13:04:50 -0500https://www.huffpost.com/entry/missing-girl-jayme-closs-found-alive_n_5c3d1757e4b0bd69952ec9b1https://www.huffpost.com/entry/missing-girl-jayme-closs-found-alive_n_5c3d1757e4b0bd69952ec9b1#commentsAlleged Jayme Closs Abductor Identified As Jake Patterson By Wisconsin Policehttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/jayme-closs-alive-kidnapped_n_5c38b14de4b0c469d76d85bf
The 21-year-old is accused of kidnapping the teen in rural Wisconsin after murdering her parents.Fri, 11 Jan 2019 11:43:22 -0500https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jayme-closs-alive-kidnapped_n_5c38b14de4b0c469d76d85bfhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/jayme-closs-alive-kidnapped_n_5c38b14de4b0c469d76d85bf#commentsWisconsin Lawsuit Seeks To Strike Down Laws Passed During Republican Power Grabhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-lame-duck_n_5c37cbfee4b045f6768a6863
Republicans used a decades-old rule to pass the laws. The suit says the process was illegal under the Wisconsin state constitution.Thu, 10 Jan 2019 18:35:37 -0500https://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-lame-duck_n_5c37cbfee4b045f6768a6863https://www.huffpost.com/entry/wisconsin-lame-duck_n_5c37cbfee4b045f6768a6863#commentsBabysitter Returned Dead Infant To Mom After Disguising Him To Look Asleep: Policehttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/babysitter-murder-infant-disguised-aslee_n_5c32759be4b0d75a9831e65a
The Wisconsin woman faces first-degree murder charges for the death of the 2-month-old.Sun, 06 Jan 2019 19:11:38 -0500https://www.huffpost.com/entry/babysitter-murder-infant-disguised-aslee_n_5c32759be4b0d75a9831e65ahttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/babysitter-murder-infant-disguised-aslee_n_5c32759be4b0d75a9831e65a#commentsWoman Discovers Drunk Guy Sleeping With Her 150-Pound Mastiffhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/lynn-sarver-drunk-guy-sleeping-dog-bed_n_5c2e3301e4b0407e90892949
Lynn Sarver got her mastiff, Benton, for protection. How well did that work?Thu, 03 Jan 2019 12:09:49 -0500https://www.huffpost.com/entry/lynn-sarver-drunk-guy-sleeping-dog-bed_n_5c2e3301e4b0407e90892949https://www.huffpost.com/entry/lynn-sarver-drunk-guy-sleeping-dog-bed_n_5c2e3301e4b0407e90892949#commentsScott Walker Gets Mercilessly Mocked By Twitter Users Over Venn Diagram Failhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/scott-walker-venn-diagram-meme_n_5c14e6d5e4b05d7e5d8258cc
"As a math teacher I would like to thank you for creating a real-world example on how NOT to construct a Venn diagram."Sat, 15 Dec 2018 07:30:42 -0500https://www.huffpost.com/entry/scott-walker-venn-diagram-meme_n_5c14e6d5e4b05d7e5d8258cchttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/scott-walker-venn-diagram-meme_n_5c14e6d5e4b05d7e5d8258cc#comments